Structural Modeling of strengthening purchase intention in the Instagram as a social network
Subject Areas : مدیریت فناوری اطلاعات
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Keywords: Social networks, Instagram, Purchase intention consumer,
Abstract :
The effect of social networks on consumer behavior in cyberspace is growing. The popular social network Instagram as one of the networks are strengthening their role in purchasing intention. This article seeks to examine know how advertising on the social network Instagram and its role on the consumer`s shopping intention. In this regard, the study has tested effect of six advertising factors in Instagram on the shopping intention. Population of this study is Instagram users in the city of Qazvin. To generalize the results to the community infinite by random sampling, 384 samples were elected. To answer hypotheses and test the study model, structural equation modeling was used. The results confirm the study's model and majority of hypotheses. Test results showed that the informativeness and advertising creativity, have a positive effect on attitudes toward empathy expression and and this will also affect the intention to express empathy and this reality have positive affect on Purchase intention.